Quantitative Analyst, Fixed Income & Portfolio Systems

Legal & General; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services group in London is seeking a Quantitative Analyst to join their Active Strategies team. This role involves enhancing investment processes, supporting portfolio management, and utilizing strong coding skills particularly in Excel/VBA. Ideal candidates will have a degree-level qualification and solid understanding of financial markets. The position offers various benefits, including a performance-related bonus, generous pension contributions, and a welcoming work culture that emphasizes flexibility and collaboration.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Generous pension contribution

Healthcare Plan

At least 25 days holiday

Electric car scheme

Discounts at various retailers

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification; CFA or equivalent financial qualification useful but not essential.
• Strong coding skills, particularly in Excel/VBA, with Python advantageous.
• Solid understanding of fixed income mathematics and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Creating systems connecting credit analysis to portfolio management.
• Maintaining tools for monitoring portfolios.
• Supporting credit market analysis for internal and external presentations.

Skills

Strong coding skills in Excel/VBA

Knowledge of statistics

Proven problem-solving skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Degree-level qualification

Tools

Excel

VBA

Python

Job description

A leading financial services group in London is seeking a Quantitative Analyst to join their Active Strategies team. This role involves enhancing investment processes, supporting portfolio management, and utilizing strong coding skills particularly in Excel/VBA. Ideal candidates will have a degree-level qualification and solid understanding of financial markets. The position offers various benefits, including a performance-related bonus, generous pension contributions, and a welcoming work culture that emphasizes flexibility and collaboration.